Kansas, Nebraska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 18:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:50PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:50pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 750 PM MDT/850 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 15 miles west of Stratton to near Benkelman to 8 miles northwest of Bird City to 8 miles east of Bonny Reservoir. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Bird City around 855 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Cheyenne; Dundy
Forcast Office: 
NWS Goodland KS